Sunday, 14 October 2012

1960's Knitting - Mother Daughter Jackets

Mother Daughter Jackets
Smart Sweaters For Kids Bear brand yarn in Big, Bold, Bulky Knits in 1960 

Kindly reproduced by Lolarusa who blogs over at The Chawed Rosin

Saturday, 13 October 2012

Friday, 12 October 2012

1950's Knitting - Honeycomb Turtle Neck

Honeycomb Turtle Neck
Smart Fashions, an American Thread Company Star Book from the late 1950s or early 60s

Kindly reproduced by Lolarusa who blogs over at The Chawed Rosin

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Sunday, 7 October 2012

1940's Knitting - Bathing Suit

Bathing Suit
This simple halter-top two-piece bathing suit with skirt is from The Complete Guide to Modern Knitting and Crocheting, published in 1942.

Kindly reproduced by Lolarusa who blogs over at The Chawed Rosin

Saturday, 6 October 2012

Thursday, 4 October 2012

1960's Knitting - Surfer Boy Shirts

Surfer Shirt
For the surfer boy in your life, here are some good-looking summer shirts from the Columbia-Minerva book of handknits for men #763.

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1960's Knitting - Girls Dress

Girls Dress

Good Housekeeping Needlecraft Fall-Winter 1968-69.

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Monday, 1 October 2012

1940's Sewing - 40's Turban

1940's Turban
Designed by Mary Jane of Make Your Way Around Britain


The tutorial does not require a pattern, but I find it easier to have a pattern to work from so I can note any adjustments for future makes. So I have created a PDF file which you can download HERE if you so desire! 

See my version in more detail here